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Salt Spring trustees urge Policy Statement pause

Contributed Article - June 30, 2021

The following statement was issued by Salt Spring Island trustees Laura Patrick and Peter Grove at the June 29 Salt Spring Local Trust Committee...

Salt Spring resort blaze challenges fire crews

Driftwood Staff - June 29, 2021

https://youtu.be/WjYnlUy_4mM Salt Spring Fire-Rescue crews battled a major blaze at a multi-storey structure at Mineral Springs Resort on North Beach Road on Monday night. Some 22...

More BC Ferries terminals to get free Wi-Fi

Driftwood Staff - June 25, 2021

Gulf Islands ferry terminals are among those to benefit from better Wi-Fi service in the near future. Thanks to a contribution of up to $1.5...

Salt Spring RCMP looking for owner of unique hybrid bike

Elizabeth Nolan - June 23, 2021

Salt Spring RCMP are looking for assistance from the public after storing a bike for almost a month. On May 25 a concerned citizen contacted...

Safety tips offered for extreme heat ahead

Elizabeth Nolan - June 23, 2021

Community organizations on Salt Spring are urging everyone to stay safe and keep cool during the extreme heat wave predicted to start on Friday. Environment...

Salt Spring emergency room appeal launched

Gail Sjuberg - June 23, 2021

Salt Spring residents are being asked to contribute to a new emergency department for the island’s hospital, as the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation kicks...

Islands Trust policy update alarms islanders

Elizabeth Nolan - June 23, 2021

Residents of many communities in the Islands Trust Area have become concerned about a project to update the Trust Policy Statement, but officials say...

Windsor Plywood fire factors, implications reviewed

Elizabeth Nolan - June 22, 2021

Investigation into cause ongoing The Salt Spring Fire Protection District is re-examining potential risks and its ability to meet them following the massive fire at...

Draft Trust Policy Statement concerns aired on Salt Spring

Gail Sjuberg - June 18, 2021

Friday’s ASK Salt Spring session provided a chance for islanders to provide feedback about both items contained in the draft Islands Trust Policy Statement...

Taggers bomb island surfaces

Elizabeth Nolan - June 16, 2021

Graffiti artists looking to make a mark on their environment have reached out-of-control status on Salt Spring, where tags have been applied to public...

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